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Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law

South Africa positioned to participate

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 0 602

The international convention governing liability and compensation for damage caused by hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) carried by sea is edging towards entry into force after a milestone reached at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London this month means the world's shipping nations may finally be on a fixed timeline to implementing one of the most significant gaps in the global maritime compensation framework.

Namibian listing to boost O&G investment for the man on the street

Sintana Energy moves to list on Namibia's stock exchange

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 0 574

NAMIBIA: Canadian oil and gas company Sintana Energy has announced its intention to list on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), a move that would accelerate direct investment opportunities in Namibia's offshore energy resources for ordinary Namibians.

Air surveillance improves ocean governance

GHANA: The French Falcon 50 maritime surveillance aircraft in Ghana has marked a significant operational milestone for fisheries governance in...

Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery

REPUBLIC OF CONGO: TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) has confirmed that the drilling drilling of the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well...

Buying into upstream growth

NAMIBIA: BP has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of...

Poachers intercepted and arrested

SOUTH AFRICA: Nine suspects have been arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine...

Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the...

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